Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety and OCD by helping them gain self awareness, identify their values, and establish a healthy discomfort with their fears and uncertainty.
While at one point your energy, thoughtfulness and persistence served you and helped you to accomplish things, perhaps you've noticed these patterns and behaviors take on a life of their own. Now you might be more fearful, doubtful, and engaging in avoidance. What used to bring you joy is now being perceived as a chore or a threat. You want peace of mind and freedom to enjoy what's right in front of you without being consumed by all the what ifs and other worst case scenarios. You recognize that the anxiety that used to serve you is now being used against you and you're tired of it.
I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety and OCD by helping them gain self awareness, identify their values, and establish a healthy discomfort with their fears and uncertainty.
While at one point your energy, thoughtfulness and persistence served you and helped you to accomplish things, perhaps you've noticed these patterns and behaviors take on a life of their own. Now you might be more fearful, doubtful, and engaging in avoidance. What used to bring you joy is now being perceived as a chore or a threat. You want peace of mind and freedom to enjoy what's right in front of you without being consumed by all the what ifs and other worst case scenarios. You recognize that the anxiety that used to serve you is now being used against you and you're tired of it.
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is a treatment modality for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
I founded my practice to create a space for people to feel heard, seen, and to create positive change in their lives. I want mental health care to feel welcoming, accessible, and like a safe holding space to sort it all out. I guide clients by fostering space for exploration and curiosity while also integrating actionable practical tools. I specialize in helping people process their trauma, get relief from anxiety and depression, understand and set boundaries, and improve relationship functioning. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, strengths based, and empathic.
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is a treatment modality for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
I founded my practice to create a space for people to feel heard, seen, and to create positive change in their lives. I want mental health care to feel welcoming, accessible, and like a safe holding space to sort it all out. I guide clients by fostering space for exploration and curiosity while also integrating actionable practical tools. I specialize in helping people process their trauma, get relief from anxiety and depression, understand and set boundaries, and improve relationship functioning. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, strengths based, and empathic.
Do you find yourself struggling to understand or help with your child or teen's emotions or behaviors? Do you sometimes feel like what you’re doing is not enough? Children and teens are developing at a rapid and different pace than adults are. They have different ways of understanding their own world, expressing and managing emotions, and interacting with others. While at times, guardians may feel stuck, the child or teen may feel the same way, yet struggle to process and understand how they’re feeling. Without proper coping tools, support, and warmth, they may find themselves struggling further. This is where I can help.
Do you find yourself struggling to understand or help with your child or teen's emotions or behaviors? Do you sometimes feel like what you’re doing is not enough? Children and teens are developing at a rapid and different pace than adults are. They have different ways of understanding their own world, expressing and managing emotions, and interacting with others. While at times, guardians may feel stuck, the child or teen may feel the same way, yet struggle to process and understand how they’re feeling. Without proper coping tools, support, and warmth, they may find themselves struggling further. This is where I can help.
Managing stress (school, work, relationships, transitions), anxiety, phobias, OCD, or a traumatic event?
I specialize in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I use Virtual Reality for anxiety/phobias, for all ages. I also have a strong commitment to culturally sensitive, collaborative, and individualized care.
Managing stress (school, work, relationships, transitions), anxiety, phobias, OCD, or a traumatic event?
I specialize in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I use Virtual Reality for anxiety/phobias, for all ages. I also have a strong commitment to culturally sensitive, collaborative, and individualized care.
I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety.
My philosophy with eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health concerns is that we use these things as coping mechanisms to cover underlying and unresolved emotional patterns and beliefs about ourselves and those around us. I will empower you to work through your destructive thoughts and behaviors while also addressing these underlying issues.
I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety.
My philosophy with eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health concerns is that we use these things as coping mechanisms to cover underlying and unresolved emotional patterns and beliefs about ourselves and those around us. I will empower you to work through your destructive thoughts and behaviors while also addressing these underlying issues.
Were you called "too sensitive" growing up? Do you feel exhausted, as if you've been carrying too much for too long? You might be a healer, caregiver, teacher, high achiever, or therapist yourself. You hold it together on the outside but feel burnt out or disconnected inside. You might pressure yourself, feeling like you "should" feel better. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs) who are ready to heal trauma, regulate your nervous system, and feel more grounded, clear, and emotionally free. I help you feel safe enough to reconnect with your younger self and offer tools to shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns.
Were you called "too sensitive" growing up? Do you feel exhausted, as if you've been carrying too much for too long? You might be a healer, caregiver, teacher, high achiever, or therapist yourself. You hold it together on the outside but feel burnt out or disconnected inside. You might pressure yourself, feeling like you "should" feel better. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs) who are ready to heal trauma, regulate your nervous system, and feel more grounded, clear, and emotionally free. I help you feel safe enough to reconnect with your younger self and offer tools to shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns.
Specializing in helping clients with OCD and anxiety disorders using evidence-based treatments like exposure therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I bring a strong background in clinical supervision and teaching, and I stay grounded in current research and best practice. In addition to specialized training in OCD and anxiety disorders, my 20 years of clinical expertise includes treatment for mood disorders through mindfulness-based therapies such as DBT. I offer individual, family and group therapy.
Specializing in helping clients with OCD and anxiety disorders using evidence-based treatments like exposure therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I bring a strong background in clinical supervision and teaching, and I stay grounded in current research and best practice. In addition to specialized training in OCD and anxiety disorders, my 20 years of clinical expertise includes treatment for mood disorders through mindfulness-based therapies such as DBT. I offer individual, family and group therapy.
Eric Reitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I specialize in creating a supportive and compassionate space for individuals navigating major life transitions, feelings of despair, and existential anxiety. Whether you’re experiencing uncertainty about your life's direction, grappling with overwhelming emotions, or questioning your purpose and meaning, my therapeutic approach emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward greater clarity, healing, and personal growth. Let's collaborate to find a path toward renewed contentment, purpose, and fulfillment.
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I specialize in creating a supportive and compassionate space for individuals navigating major life transitions, feelings of despair, and existential anxiety. Whether you’re experiencing uncertainty about your life's direction, grappling with overwhelming emotions, or questioning your purpose and meaning, my therapeutic approach emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward greater clarity, healing, and personal growth. Let's collaborate to find a path toward renewed contentment, purpose, and fulfillment.
” Anxiety, perfectionism, or OCD can make even small decisions feel exhausting.
I help college students, young professionals, and women navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, infertility-related stress, and postpartum anxiety. Using CBT and ERP, we work to quiet intrusive thoughts, reduce overthinking, and build practical coping tools so you can feel steadier, clearer, and more confident.
” Anxiety, perfectionism, or OCD can make even small decisions feel exhausting.
I help college students, young professionals, and women navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, infertility-related stress, and postpartum anxiety. Using CBT and ERP, we work to quiet intrusive thoughts, reduce overthinking, and build practical coping tools so you can feel steadier, clearer, and more confident.
I specialize in treating OCD, chronic worry, and perfectionism in children, teens, and adults.
If you’re high-functioning on the outside but mentally exhausted by chronic worrying, overthinking, or perfectionism, you may have been told you have anxiety—yet something still feels stuck. If you find yourself ruminating, seeking reassurance, or needing to feel certain or “get it right,” you’re not alone. You want relief, clarity, and tools that actually work. Your goal is to quiet the mental noise, feel more at ease, and live fully without worry running the show.
I specialize in treating OCD, chronic worry, and perfectionism in children, teens, and adults.
If you’re high-functioning on the outside but mentally exhausted by chronic worrying, overthinking, or perfectionism, you may have been told you have anxiety—yet something still feels stuck. If you find yourself ruminating, seeking reassurance, or needing to feel certain or “get it right,” you’re not alone. You want relief, clarity, and tools that actually work. Your goal is to quiet the mental noise, feel more at ease, and live fully without worry running the show.
I believe that we all encounter stressors and obstacles that prevent us from finding growth, happiness, and meaning. My goal in treatment is to help my clients find ways to overcome and develop through these experiences. In my approach, the client holds the knowledge and motivation to make the desired changes in one’s life, while the therapist is charged with helping the client find them.
I believe that we all encounter stressors and obstacles that prevent us from finding growth, happiness, and meaning. My goal in treatment is to help my clients find ways to overcome and develop through these experiences. In my approach, the client holds the knowledge and motivation to make the desired changes in one’s life, while the therapist is charged with helping the client find them.
Symptoms of anxiety and OCD can make you feel stuck, unable to move towards your goals or what's important to you.
In sessions, we’ll work together to design values-based exposures, develop tools to quiet the noise of anxiety and OCD, cultivate self-compassion, and celebrate wins by acknowledging every small step towards recovery as moments of joy and empowerment.
We can do hard things!
Symptoms of anxiety and OCD can make you feel stuck, unable to move towards your goals or what's important to you.
In sessions, we’ll work together to design values-based exposures, develop tools to quiet the noise of anxiety and OCD, cultivate self-compassion, and celebrate wins by acknowledging every small step towards recovery as moments of joy and empowerment.
We can do hard things!
I work with clients seeking long-term lifestyle changes in the way they approach uncertainty in life, being stuck in thought loops, and obsessive thinking and compulsions.
I am dedicated to working with individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, scrupulosity, depression, & mood disorders. I work with women through all stages of motherhood and fertility concerns, and I provide EMDR for anxiety and trauma. I am a Catholic practitioner working with clients from many faith backgrounds and can provide faith-based counseling.
I work with clients seeking long-term lifestyle changes in the way they approach uncertainty in life, being stuck in thought loops, and obsessive thinking and compulsions.
I am dedicated to working with individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, scrupulosity, depression, & mood disorders. I work with women through all stages of motherhood and fertility concerns, and I provide EMDR for anxiety and trauma. I am a Catholic practitioner working with clients from many faith backgrounds and can provide faith-based counseling.
I specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors, women's issues, self-esteem, and trauma.
I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and integrate diverse clinical skills in my work to offer adaptable, client-centered care aligned with the best research-supported interventions. I am trained in EMDR and use it to treat patients who have experienced various levels of trauma. I provide ERP for individuals with OCD.
I specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors, women's issues, self-esteem, and trauma.
I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and integrate diverse clinical skills in my work to offer adaptable, client-centered care aligned with the best research-supported interventions. I am trained in EMDR and use it to treat patients who have experienced various levels of trauma. I provide ERP for individuals with OCD.
Anxiety, OCD doubt loops, and ADHD overwhelm can leave high-functioning adults looking fine on the outside but stuck internally.
I prioritize change over theory. My work draws from CBT, ACT, and ERP, with Inference-Based CBT for persistent doubt and reassurance loops. We work on the mechanics of how uncertainty gets built so we can interrupt it at the source. The process is structured and direct. The goal is overhauling your Monday mornings, not just managing symptoms from a distance.
Anxiety, OCD doubt loops, and ADHD overwhelm can leave high-functioning adults looking fine on the outside but stuck internally.
I prioritize change over theory. My work draws from CBT, ACT, and ERP, with Inference-Based CBT for persistent doubt and reassurance loops. We work on the mechanics of how uncertainty gets built so we can interrupt it at the source. The process is structured and direct. The goal is overhauling your Monday mornings, not just managing symptoms from a distance.
I have over 30 years' experience successfully helping people with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, relationship and many other issues.
Your brain is like a computer, and if childhood experiences, relationships or trauma have entered negative "data" into your "memory", it can sabotage your best efforts to succeed. We will work to go after the information in your "hard drive" to change the way you view yourself, your relationships, and your world.
I have over 30 years' experience successfully helping people with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, relationship and many other issues.
Your brain is like a computer, and if childhood experiences, relationships or trauma have entered negative "data" into your "memory", it can sabotage your best efforts to succeed. We will work to go after the information in your "hard drive" to change the way you view yourself, your relationships, and your world.
I am a Licensed Psychologist who provides evidence-based treatment of OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, panic disorder, negative body image, and university student mental health.
Collaborative and personalized care using specialty treatments like exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based therapies. Telepsychology services provided in Arizona and a number of PSYPACT states (Virginia, North Carolina etc.).
I am a Licensed Psychologist who provides evidence-based treatment of OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, panic disorder, negative body image, and university student mental health.
Collaborative and personalized care using specialty treatments like exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based therapies. Telepsychology services provided in Arizona and a number of PSYPACT states (Virginia, North Carolina etc.).
Accepting Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clients ONLY. Do you constantly find yourself asking, "Why does this keep happening to me?!". I can help you discover how you are manifesting your reality through the choices you are making. Most thoughts and behaviors are unconscious, therefore people often find themselves distressed regarding poor choices and feelings of powerlessness in their lives. I can help you make permanent changes in your life by guiding you toward uncovering the subconscious motivators of your behaviors. I take an eclectic approach and tailor therapy to best meet your needs.
Accepting Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clients ONLY. Do you constantly find yourself asking, "Why does this keep happening to me?!". I can help you discover how you are manifesting your reality through the choices you are making. Most thoughts and behaviors are unconscious, therefore people often find themselves distressed regarding poor choices and feelings of powerlessness in their lives. I can help you make permanent changes in your life by guiding you toward uncovering the subconscious motivators of your behaviors. I take an eclectic approach and tailor therapy to best meet your needs.
I have an extensive background working with adolescents, and adults, providing psychotherapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practices, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. With specialized training and experience in different theoretical approaches including psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, interpersonal, and narrative therapy, I use an integrated approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Due to my own diverse background and experience, I am intimately aware of multicultural issues, and enjoy working with a clientele from various arrays of life.
I have an extensive background working with adolescents, and adults, providing psychotherapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practices, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. With specialized training and experience in different theoretical approaches including psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, interpersonal, and narrative therapy, I use an integrated approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Due to my own diverse background and experience, I am intimately aware of multicultural issues, and enjoy working with a clientele from various arrays of life.
Sarah Pitkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, ATR-BC
5 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I'm a licensed professional counselor located in Alexandria, VA but I'm also licensed to provide virtual therapy to clients in Washington DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. As daily life becomes more complex, many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, difficulty balancing work and life, and unresolved trauma. If you've been thinking about starting therapy, but unsure if now is the right time... I assure you now is the right time.
I'm a licensed professional counselor located in Alexandria, VA but I'm also licensed to provide virtual therapy to clients in Washington DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. As daily life becomes more complex, many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, difficulty balancing work and life, and unresolved trauma. If you've been thinking about starting therapy, but unsure if now is the right time... I assure you now is the right time.
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How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.